PackC Explanation

Deep-dive documentation on PackC concepts, architecture, and design decisions.

Understanding PackC

These articles explain the “why” behind PackC’s design and how it works internally.

Core Concepts

• Pack Format - Understanding the pack.json structure
• Compilation Architecture - How PackC compiles prompts
• Validation Strategy - Pack validation approach

Purpose

Explanation documentation helps you understand:

• Why PackC was designed this way
• How the compilation process works
• When to use specific features
• What tradeoffs were made

Who Should Read This

• Developers integrating PackC into workflows
• Teams designing pack strategies
• Contributors to PromptKit
• Anyone wanting deeper understanding

Format

Each explanation includes:

• Background - Context and motivation
• Design Principles - Core design decisions
• Architecture - How components work together
• Tradeoffs - Benefits and limitations
• Alternatives - Other approaches considered

See Also

• Reference - Command specifications
• How-To Guides - Practical tasks
• Tutorials - Learning path